Music Fundraising Helps Dementia

Enjoy the Golden Guitar Hits of the 50's, 60's and 70's as Ken Richards plays classic tunes from The Shadows, Duane Eddy, The Ventures and many more of your favourites.

Ken Richards and Helen Hewertson have partnered with Dementia Research Foundation to raise money for Dementia and Alzheimer's research in Australia.

Many people believe that Ken Richards is one of the best Shadows Guitar Player in Australia. His music has been shared in RSL's, Football Clubs, Rest Homes and Camping Grounds, with all proceeds donated to help people who are affected.

Music can be a powerful source of joy and comfort for people with dementia and for those around them.

​When words fail, music provides a way for the person with dementia to connect with others and engage with memories and emotions.

Even for persons with severe dementia, music can tap deep emotional recall. Favorite songs associated with important personal events can trigger not only the memory of lyrics, but also the emotional experience connected to the music.​

"Music awakens a part of the brain not impacted by dementia and evokes responses, such as singing and movement, and brief moments of re-connection with loved ones.”